Why a lighter propeller is not always better? Paramotor geometry part 29.2

In this new update chapter, we will explain why a lighter propeller is not always the best or obvious choice.
Lightweight comes at a price, thinner carbon layers, less resin, way harder to repair and balance... etc
So, you may prefer a propeller that is a bit heavier but capable of taking so much more abuse before breaking, your choice!

Topics that will be covered in this classroom:
*Please, be aware that we are adding videos each week, so there can and will be changes to this list.

1. Intro: Searching for the ultimate best paramotor - what is or will be your flying style?
2. Paramotor suspension, part 1: Why suspension is the most important characteristics of a paramotor?
3. Paramotor suspension, part 2: Why weight-shift is more fun and more safe?
4. Paramotor suspension, part 3: How much weight-shift authority you get from your paramotor?
5. Paramotor suspension, part 4: Pitch stability under power
6. Paramotor suspension, part 5: Speed bar behavior
7. Paramotor suspension, part 6: Ground-handling and running with a paramotor
8. Paramotor suspension, part 7: Comfort in flight
9. Paramotor suspension, part 8: The sectret questionmark suspension.
10. Paramotor suspension, part 8: The big comparison of paramotor suspension systems
11. Torque: Why and how much torque we face?
12. Torque: Why don't we use counter-rotating propellers?
13. Torque compensation on high suspension paramotors
14. Torque compensation on medium and low suspension paramotors
15. Torque: SCOUT Dynamic Torque Compensation.
16. Comparison of torque compensation systems
17. Gyroscopic effect on paramotors
18. Geometry of the paramotor frame, part 3: Why being reclined is dangerous?
19. Geometry of the paramotor frame, part 1: Why being reclined is inefficient?
20. Geometry of the paramotor frame, part 4: Big comparison of paramotor frame geometry
21. Harness geometry, part 1 - getting in and out of the harness
22. Harness geometry, part 2 -Why some harnesses are more comfortable than others?
23. paramotor safety, part 1: Load test of paramotors
24. paramotor safety, part 2: Attachment of the gooseneck bars to the main frame
25. paramotor safety, part 3: crumple zones and back protection
26. paramotor safety, part 4: Beware of getting the throttle cable into the propeller
27. paramotor safety, part 5: propeller clearance
28. How much power do you need?
29. Standard 125 cm prop or larger?
30. How much does weight matter?
31. Do you need a clutch?
32. Electric starter or manual?
33. How important is aerodynamics of paramotors? fuel tank hanging low
34. How much fuel capacity do you need?
35. What is the ideal paramotor for tandems?

Stay tuned! Did we miss something you want to learn?
Please, leave a comment...

[majortom]

Again very instructiv and interesting. Thanks for your explanations.

[Chris-Fennimore]

Excellent description of Props and Torque-steer. 👍😁👍

[dogon]

thank you for all these informative videos. It amazes me how complex these simple machines really are.

[mmcowan]

Thanks for this series, Miro! I'm even more glad I chose a Scout, now. Can you do a design segment on reserve parachutes? (i.e. trade-offs of where to mount them, where to mount the pull handle, where to attach the risers, etc.)

[freezatron]

Great episode clearly explained :)
Q1) - I wonder what you guys think to pod harnesses on a paramotor ?

Q2) - On most paramotors the prop sits outside of (behind) the cage rather than being fully encompassed by the cage which can allow the lines to get caught up in the prop in the event of a botched launch or landing, why is this the norm ?

Cheers in advance :)

[mamatuja]

Hi Miro, you in your videos gave me the most knowledge about paramotoring, thanks keep it going but I still think the the lighter propeller is better over all. Just because it takes less energy and time to accelerate and less energy to keep it going.